> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-robbins · updated 2026-11-01

# Ellen Robbins (1828–1905)

Ellen Robbins is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $802. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ellen Robbins sold in 2022 for $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellen Robbins work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Robbins work is $802.

The median Ellen Robbins work on paper sells for $802 across 20 lots.

The median Ellen Robbins painting sells for $1,116 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,116 | $1,955 | — | 2006-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $802‡ | $8,000 | 95.2% | 2022-11-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,955 | $8,000 | — | 1998-07-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $529–$1,763 | $1,500 | $8,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $648–$1,002‡ | $705‡ | $1,265 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $8,000 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $1,955 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $1,955 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,763 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ellen Robbins worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Robbins work is $802. The median Ellen Robbins work on paper sells for $802 across 20 lots. The median Ellen Robbins painting sells for $1,116 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ellen Robbins work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Robbins work on paper is $802. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ellen Robbins's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Robbins work on paper is $8,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Ellen Robbins work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ellen Robbins work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ellen Robbins's auction record?

Ellen Robbins's auction record is $8,000, set in 1996.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ellen Robbins auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-robbins (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.